Cuba
Click here for a list of agricultural commodities eligible for export to Cuba under Section 902(1) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000.
Additional U.S. Government Cuba Resources
U.S. Trade with Cuba in 2022
Export Market Rank
#50 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$319.53 Million
3-Year Average
$258.56 Million
Compound Average Growth
-0.84% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Cuba in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $295.83 Million | 277,390 | $170.97 Million | 102% |
| Soybeans | $11.09 Million | 19,156 | $22.11 Million | -72% |
| Corn | $8.22 Million | 30,433 | $20.65 Million | -86% |
| Non-Alcoholic Bev. (excl. juices) | $957,855 | 36 | $359,745 | --- |
| Beef & Beef Products | $379,680 | 115 | $279,349 | 112% |
| Rice | $349,291 | 199 | $201,554 | --- |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $323,335 | 12 | $213,364 | --- |
| Beer | $263,279 | --- | $266,634 | --- |
| Baked Goods | $259,531 | 60 | $1.09 Million | 351% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $225,299 | 92 | $80,059 | --- |
Resources
Data and Analysis
As required by U.S. statute, the United States maintains a trade embargo with Cuba. However, agricultural commodities are exempt provided that export transactions meet certain legal criteria.
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In December 2014 the United States embarked on a new diplomatic journey with Cuba, in the process rejuvenating U.S. agriculture’s interest in our southern neighbor.
News and Features
March 21, 2016
News Release
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
As part of President Obama's historic trip to Cuba to further normalization of relations, advance commercial and people-to-people ties, and express our support for human rights for all Cubans, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several measures that will foster further collaboration between the U.S. and Cuban agriculture sectors.
September 9, 2015
Communications to Congress
Testimony on Agricultural Trade with Cuba by Administrator Phil Karsting
April 21, 2015
Communications to Congress